Talking Heads – Stop Making Sense (Vinyl LP, 1984, Sire 1-25186 / 9 25186-1, Specialty Pressing, Paper Inner Sleeve)

Why This Record Matters
Stop Making Sense documents Talking Heads during their December 1983 performances at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood and serves as the soundtrack to Jonathan Demme’s acclaimed concert film. The album features live versions of “Psycho Killer,” “Burning Down The House,” “Once In A Lifetime,” and “Life During Wartime.” The expanded touring lineup includes Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, Steve Scales, Ednah Holt, and Lynn Mabry alongside the four core members.

Collector Note
This 1984 US Sire edition is a Specialty Records Corporation pressing, identified by the SP runout markings and E A S T embossing on the side B label. The supplied variant 1 runouts carry STERLING and TJ markings for Sterling Sound and Ted Jensen, and this edition uses the custom paper inner sleeve rather than the cardstock version. This copy includes the confirmed original inner sleeve.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG
Original Inner Sleeve: Included

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Specialty Pressing, Paper Inner Sleeve
Label: Sire – 1-25186 / 9 25186-1
Country: US
Released: September 12, 1984
Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul
Style: New Wave, Funk

Matrix / Runout
Side A runout, variant 1: SH SP 1 25186 A SH 5 SLM △7401□-1SM1-1STERLING TJ
Side B runout, variant 1: SH-SP 1 25186 B SH1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-19702-SH1 SLM △ 7401-X +-- SP STERLING TJ 0-1
Pressing Plant ID: E A S T / SP

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Psycho Killer – 4:20
A2 Swamp – 3:50
A3 Slippery People – 3:35
A4 Burning Down The House – 4:10
A5 Girlfriend Is Better – 3:32

Side B
B1 Once In A Lifetime – 4:34
B2 What A Day That Was – 5:08
B3 Life During Wartime – 4:52
B4 Take Me To The River – 5:36

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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